Juanita Simkins's (jsimkins) Blog

A major benefit to homeownership is community. There is a greater sense of community among homeowners than there is with renters. Studies have shown that homeowners have a higher participation in local volunteer activities; participate more in local political activities and organizations; have hi...

As a real estate professional, it’s important to understand, and remind yourself, that homeownership really is the American Dream and your job is be the guardian and guide to make that dream a reality. This is especially important in a market where some people may be misinformed about the benefit...

Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions you will make in a lifetime, but how much importance do you place on selecting the right real estate agent? You know that realtors get commissions, but what are you paying them to do? Finding a realtor that will work diligently on you...

   After Hours Business Mixer hosted by a local Real Estate agent looking to build a referral network of quality business professionals in the area so that we can all refer one another. View our meetup group at:    http://www.meetup.com/ColoradoSpringsExtremeReferralNetwork/      

We all know that a good credit score is a necessity to buy a home, especially with today’s lenders and their strict conditions to qualify for a mortgage. Perhaps you previously owned a home and faced foreclosure or short sale and are now hoping to own a home once again. It’s not an impossible dre...

There is  a real interesting open house that's taking place at 6944 Harrier Drive Colorado Springs, 80922.   If you want something fun to do on Sunday between 10:00AM and 5:00PM, then maybe you'll want to take a minute to tour this place.   It's got new 2-tone paint throughout, all new carpet, h...

  There is  a real interesting open house that's taking place at 6944 Harrier Drive Colorado Springs, 80922.     If you want something fun to do on Sunday between 10:00AM and 5:00PM, then maybe you'll want to take a minute to tour this place.       It's got new 2-tone paint throughout, all new ca...

 3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car home Open House Event this Sun 7/8,10a-5p.   Remodeled - Perfect For First Time Home Buyer Come & see this immaculately updated home in a new built area, featuring new 2-tone paint throughout, all new carpet, hardwood Floors on main level & master bedroom. Your Master bedro...

Buying a new home in today’s real estate market would seem to be as easy as see, sign, and occupy. You are looking to buy the home of your dreams and the seller wants to sell their property quickly and seamlessly. From their standpoint, the time, money and effort they invest to market their home ...

As a seller, you typically will set a specific price you are asking for your home, usually with the guidance of your real estate agent. Often this price is not a firm amount and it is sometimes suggested that you even over-inflate the price slightly to account for the extreme possibility of a buy...